When the wife insisted that she did not have a policy with that insurance company, the caller claimed her bank account was linked to criminal activity. Soon, accomplices posing as police and other ...
Summer McIntosh wins historic 4th gold of swimming worlds in Singapore
Canadian swim star Summer McIntosh won the women's 400-metre individual medley for her fourth gold medal of the world championships in Singapore, capping one of the most dominant weeks in the sport's history.
Singapore Airlines Admits Airbus A380s Are “Much Loved” But “Aging”
In an interview with Simple Flying's Dillon Shah, the Singapore Airlines VP for Europe Joey Seow discussed the role of the A380 in its fleet.
CDL’s Kwek Leng Beng aims to treble the group’s hotel numbers to 500
SINGAPORE] If City Developments Ltd (CDL) executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng’s plans come to fruition, the group’s portfolio of hotels – including those under subsidiary Millennium Hotels & Resorts ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore President honours Indian workers for rescue efforts
Singapore President Tharman honoured Indian migrant workers for saving lives in two separate incidents, a car crash in a sinkhole and a fire in a shophouse.
Summer McIntosh swims to 400m medley win, qualifies for finals in Singapore
Summer McIntosh of Toronto logged a time of 4:35.56 and moves on to Sunday's 400-metre medley finals at the World Aquatics Championships.
$3b money laundering case: MinLaw names 6 law firms taken to task over involvement in property deals
Five lawyers have been referred to the Law Society for potential disciplinary action. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB trims One Account interest rate again to maximum 2.5% per annum on first S$150,000
SINGAPORE] UOB is cutting interest rates on its flagship savings account, the One Account, for the second time in 2025. Read more at The Business Times.
6 Singapore children’s books to read this SG60
Celebrate Singapore's diamond jubilee and foster a love for reading in your kids with six new local books. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore bus operators, LTA reviewing Malaysia’s request to start services from JB one hour earlier
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Singapore bus operators are reviewing a request from Malaysia to start operating cross-border bus services from Johor Bahru an hour earlier. LTA told The Straits ...
Smart Reads of the Week: Dividend Stocks, REITs, IPOs and US Growth Opportunities
This week’s Smart Reads covers Singapore dividend stocks, REITs to watch in August, and the latest on the local IPO scene. We also highlight US growth opportunities in AI and consumer sectors, plus a ...
How Singapore’s economic architect Goh Keng Swee shaped its state-linked giants
As Singapore's first finance minister, colleagues say he built state firms with the rigour of a businessman and vision of a nation-builder The First Fools: B-Sides of Lee Kuan Yew's A-Team is a new ...
Singaporeans’ investment in gold jumps 37%
Singapore's investment in gold bar and coins jumped 37% year-on-year to 2.2 tonnes in the second quarter. The figure was lower than the historic high of 2.5 tonnes recorded in the first quarter, ...
Adyen Partners With Atlas to Streamline Payments for Singapore’s F&B Sector
Global Fintech firm Adyen has partnered with Singapore-based restaurant technology provider Atlas to improve payment processes and operational efficiency for ...
Singapore, Cambodia solidify joint efforts in energy, climate finance …
[SINGAPORE] South-east Asian neighbours Singapore and Cambodia intend to continue advancing shared interests in renewable energy trade, high-quality carbon markets, agri-trade and in bolstering Asean ...
Singapore’s 60% Property Tax for Non-Citizens Is the World’s Highest
April 28, 2023 Singapore’s 60% Property Tax for Non-Citizens Is Now the Highest in the World Prospective homeowners should be prepared to fork out 60 percent for stamp duty. ( read original story ...)